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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9793

29 November 2008
Contents Publication in full By article 21 / 34
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/jha council
EU to crack down on marriages of convenience

Brussels, 28/11/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 27 November, European Immigration Ministers stated their intention to crack down on infringements of the right to free movement within the EU, such as sham marriages. “The Council was in full agreement to bring sanctions against abuses such as marriages of convenience,” said French Immigration Minister Brice Hortefeux after the meeting. Several member states, first and foremost Denmark, had complained about the consequences of the ruling...

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